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Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry’s culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Apr 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Reinventing Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 44:16


    In episode 5 of the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, the founder of Positive Retail, Anna Wood and founder of Aro Archive, Ariana Waiata Sheehan discuss the challenges that come with opening a retail space, together they navigate the world of retail and explore the importance of creating a good sense of community in store.Guests: Anna Wood and Ariana Waiata Sheehan.The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast explores topics that are impacting the creative industries. With knowledge sharing at its core, the podcast brings the creative community together and platforms the BFC network. Each episode brings a broad range of voices, sharing personal experiences on how they navigate the industry, while discussing the most pressing issues in fashion today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Philosophy of Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:12


    Continuing to dive deeper into the multiple sections of fashion, season 6, episode 4 of the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast brings together #BFCFoundation designer, Kazna Asker, journalist and editor, Mahoro Seward, and model and actor Yasmin El Yassini, to delve into the philosophy of fashion, and exploring how we can find meaning in aesthetics.​​​Guests: Kazna Asker, Mahoro Seward and Yasmin El Yassini.The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast explores topics that are impacting the creative industries. With knowledge sharing at its core, the podcast brings the creative community together and platforms the BFC network. Each episode brings a broad range of voices, sharing personal experiences on how they navigate the industry, while discussing the most pressing issues in fashion today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Catwalk Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 44:22


    In episode three of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, acclaimed designer Robert Wun, editor Karen Binns, and creative producer Charlotte Clark discuss the creative excellence and global impact of London Fashion Week. Together, they explore the artistry behind the shows, the collaborative spirit that drives the industry, and the city's role as a hub for innovation and talent. From the craft of womenswear to the evolution of event production, this episode celebrates the dynamic energy shaping London's fashion scene. Guests: Robert Wun, Karen Binns, Charlotte Clark. The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast explores topics that are impacting the creative industries. With knowledge sharing at its core, the podcast brings the creative community together and platforms the BFC network. Each episode brings a broad range of voices, sharing personal experiences on how they navigate the industry, while discussing the most pressing issues in fashion today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Collective Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 43:39


    In this episode of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, Vanessa Belleau, Jamie Backshall, Helene Selam Kleigh, and Bella Webb discuss the impact of mental wellness on the fashion industry. Featuring insights from a BFC Scholar, the conversation highlights the lack of mental health resources in the industry and explores key areas for improvement.Guests: Vanessa Belleau, Jamie Backshall, Helene Selam Kleigh, Bella Webb.The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast explores topics that are impacting the creative industries. With knowledge sharing at its core, the podcast brings the creative community together and platforms the BFC network. Each episode brings a broad range of voices, sharing personal experiences on how they navigate the industry, while discussing the most pressing issues in fashion today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Decoding Queer Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 35:46


    In the season opener of The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast, poet and trans visibility activist Kai-Isaiah Jamal, designers Jordan Bowen and Luca Marchetto of JORDANLUCA, cultural historian Fenella Hitchcock, and model, producer and photographer, Zorawar Waraich explore the role of fashion in shaping queer identity and expression in modern Britain. Together, they unpack how what we wear can be harnessed as a powerful medium for self-expression, exploring its connections to sexuality, psychology, and culture within the queer community. From the raw intensity of menswear to decolonisation through fashion, this episode uncovers the power of queer dress.Guests: Kai Isaiah Jamal, JORDANLUCA, Fenella Hitchcock, Zorawar Waraich.The BFC Fashion Forum Podcast explores topics that are impacting the creative industries. With knowledge sharing at its core, the podcast brings the creative community together and platforms the BFC network. Each episode brings a broad range of voices, sharing personal experiences on how they navigate the industry, while discussing the most pressing issues in fashion today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From Hashtags to Haute Couture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 28:51


    For the final episode of the season, journalist Tora Northman and content creator Odunayo Ojo (Fashion Roadman) discuss the impact of TikTok on fashion consumption and the changing landscape of social media. About Tora: A multi-hypehnate in the world of content, Tora is a journalist, content creator and fashion stylist currently working for global platform Highsnobiety as Senior Social Media Manager.About Odunayo:Under the alias Fashion Roadman, Odunayo is a fashion journalist, first established through YouTube in 2018, gaining over 4 million views and going on to work with Vogue, GQ and BoF. Ojo is also the founder of fashion and culture platform The Fashion Archive.About the BFC: Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry's culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Role of Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 32:07


    Episode five is hosted by speaker and disability activist Victoria Jenkins and features designer Karoline Vitto and singer and model Lovelle. With a focus on the importance of body positivity for all and size representation in the fashion industry, they discuss how the industry can adapt to be more inclusive, regardless of size, race and disability. About Victoria Jenkins: Founder and CEO of socially responsible, adaptive clothing brand Unhidden (BFC Member), Victoria is an award winning designer and disability advocate, speaker and writer.About Karoline Vitto: Karoline is a Brazilian-born, London-based designer and recipient of BFC NEWGEN 2024/25. With a focus on the female form, Karoline's work celebrates the body, keeping in front and centre during the design process. Her namesake label offers sizes ranging from UK 8-UK 28.About Lovelle: Lovelle is a singer, songwriter and model from London.About the British Fashion Council:Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry's culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fashioning Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 41:36


    For episode four, photographer Campbell Addy is joined by designer Tolu Coker, and model James Corbin to discuss the importance of telling the stories of cultural identity within fashion and exploring their individuality through shared cultural experiences. The conversation focuses on the pressures of being Black in the fashion industry, and how to remain authentic in the face of criticism and obstacles.About Campbell:British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy draws inspiration from his culturally diverse upbringing, this has informed an intricate discovery of the self and a unique eye. In 2023, Campbell was awarded the Isabella Blow award in for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards presented by Pandora.About Tolu: Tolu Coker is a young British-Nigerian Fashion and Textiles Designer, Illustrator and Multi-Disciplinary Artist based in London. Merging artisan craftsmanship with innovative technology, her mainly- unisex designs have a key focus on deconstruction and sustainability and her work has since been internationally recognised, and is supported by the BFC NEWGEN initiative.About James: James Corbin is a fashion model and creative based in London who has fronted global campaigns for Levi's and Valentino and starred in editorials for Dazed and Vogue Italia. About the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast:Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry's culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Navigating Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 38:39


    For episode three, Vogue Business Executive European Editor, Kirsty McGregor is joined by CEO and Co-Founder of Tomorrow, Stefano Martinetto, and Founder and Buying Director of MACHINE-A, Stavros Karelis to discuss the ongoing cultural and socio-economic implications of Brexit on the British fashion industry. Combining their knowledge and experiences from across the industry, Kirsty, Stavros and Stefano highlight the necessity for a collaborative community, alongside organisations like the BFC, to support young and independent designers through times of social and economic uncertainty. About Kirsty McGregor: Kirsty McGregor is executive European editor at Vogue Business. She was previously the editor of UK-based fashion trade magazine Drapers. She joined Drapers in 2014 from a background of social policy journalism.About Stefano Martinetto:Stefano Martinetto is chief executive and co-founder of Tomorrow, a growth and development platform founded in 2008 for fashion brands. Tomorrow are the lead investors in brands such as A-Cold-Wall*, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy, Colville and Martine Rose, as well as retailer MACHINE-A.About Stavros Karelis:Stavros Karelis is founder and buying director of independent concept store MACHINE-A, known supporting young design talents by stocking them alongside established brands. Karelis is also a judge for the BFC's NEWGEN initiative.About the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast:Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry's culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stitching Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 30:41


    In this episode designer Jawara Alleyne and writer and cultural communications thought leader Yasmin Jones-Henry discuss how designers can utilise indigenous knowledge and traditions to create truly sustainable brands. Delving into their Caribbean heritage, Jawara and Yasmin highlight how many indigenous groups have rich histories of sustainable production and consumption and they discuss the resounding positive impact of their upbringing on their work.About Jawara:As an interdisciplinary artist, creative director and educator, designer Jawara Alleyne graduated from London's Central Saint Martins in 2020, going on to launch his namesake brand on the London Fashion Week schedule as part of Fashion East in 2021.Jawara's work is rooted in identity - linking together inspiration from Jamaica, where he was born, the Cayman Islands, where he grew up and London where he currently resides.About Yasmin:Yasmin Jones-Henry is a writer for the Financial Times, a cultural placeshaping strategist and co-founder & curator of The Lab E20.Working across investment, real estate, the creative industries and public art, Yasmin is committed to demonstrating the power of culture and co-creation as catalysts to unlocking inclusive regeneration and positive growth, continuously linking her work back to the legacy of community, craft and the power of collective creativity.About the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast:Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry's culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Does It Mean To Be a Designer Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 24:44


    Kicking off Season 5 of the British Fashion Council's Fashion Forum Podcast, journalist and writer Lauren Cochrane talks to London based designer and BFC NEWGEN alumni Martine Rose in ‘What Does It Mean To Be a Designer Today?'. About Martine: Awarded BFC NEWGEN in 2014 and the recipient of the British Menswear Designer of the Year Award at The Fashion Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2023, Martine Rose is an award winning British-Jamaican designer based in London, who began her eponymous brand in 2007. A force in the Menswear scene in the UK and internationally, Martine quickly rose from cult fashion brand status to the founder of a global, critically acclaimed business. About Lauren: Lauren Cochrane is a British journalist and author with almost 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. Writing and editing for some of the UK's leading publications; Vogue, i-D, The Sunday Telegraph to name a few. Lauren currently works as Senior Fashion Writer of The Guardian and is also the author of ‘The Ten', published in 2021, which chronicles the history of staple fashion items.About the BFC Fashion Forum Podcast: Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry's culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How the rules of the red carpet have changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 30:04


    Entertainment editor Josh Smith is joined by celebrity stylist Rose Forde and red carpet photographer Richard Young to discuss the past, present and future of the red carpet. From iconic fashion moments and red carpet critics to present day political statements and challenging gendered dressing, how have the rules of the red carpet changed for good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What's next for Nicholas Daley?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 30:03


    2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund recipient Nicholas Daley is joined by Tan France to discuss his journey in the fashion industry, from his studies at Central St Martins, receiving NEWGEN support, to winning the 2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund.The two discuss Nicholas's ongoing influences, his Scottish and Jamaican heritage and early musical interest, creative community, sustainable practices, and future ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is fashion overlooking Gen X and Baby Boomers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 25:43


    Creative Director Susan Bender Whitfield is joined by Lucinda Chambers and JoAni Johnson to discuss age diversity in the fashion industry. From supermodel revivals to intergenerational teaching, the three discuss the importance of age representation in creative fields. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fashion's opportunity in the Metaverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 37:40


    Journalist Amanda Cosco is joined by Metaverse strategist Damara Ingles and co-founder of The Fabricant Amber Jae Slooten to explore fashion's opportunities within the Metaverse discussing virtual fashion shows, digital twins, NFTs and the growing digital fashion landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Being There with Nineties Fashion Show Photographer, Gavin Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 27:59


    Designer, Giles Deacon, is joined by renowned 90's fashion show photographer, Gavin Bond, ahead of his first solo exhibition at London's Hamilton Gallery and the upcoming release of his retrospective photobook ‘Being There'. From shooting backstage during the rise of the supermodel, to being invited to the Maison's of the great designers of the decade, Gavin and Giles discuss what it was like, being there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fashion on Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 28:55


    Writer & Fashion Historian Shelby Ivey Christie hosts a conversation with costume designer Colleen Atwood and Katy Lubin, VP of Brand at Lyst about the impact of fashion on screen. From blockbuster films to streaming platforms, explore the ways that fashion and costume plays a role in character development and on screen storytelling while influencing how we all dress. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Non-traditional entries into fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 30:17


    Outreach practitioner Berni Yates speaks to Foday Dumbuya, founder and creative director of LABRUM London and Georgina McManus, chief legal officer at Manolo Blahnik about their individual journeys into the fashion industry, through non-traditional means. From short courses, community mentorships and lesser known roles within fashion businesses, they explore alternative routes into the creative industries outside of higher education fashion and arts institutions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Intersection of fashion & beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 28:04


    Writer and journalist Dominic Cadogan speaks to BFC NEW WAVE: Creatives & makeup artists Raisa Flowers and Mata Marielle about the intersections of fashion and beauty. Discussing their rise to success in both industries, uplifting the next generation of creatives and the joy and power in Black creative collaboration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Rooting our sustainability in action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 31:00


    Activist and content creator Aditi Mayer is joined by communications consultant, George MacPherson, and Josephine Philips, founder of sustainability start-up Sojo, to discuss the current state of the sustainable fashion conversation and how the industry, businesses and consumers can root future sustainability conversations with tangible goals and action. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Celebrating visible differences and individuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 28:35


    Model, actor and musician Shaun Ross hosts a conversation with fellow model and activist, Aaron Rose Philip, and co-founder of inclusive talent agency Zebedee, Laura Winson, about the importance of disability representation on screen and behind the scenes; celebrating visible differences in the fashion industry, and the impact on wider society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Standing up against Asian Hate in fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 35:16


    The journalist Susie Lau, aka Susie Bubble, hosts a touching and emotional conversation with her friend, the designer Prabal Gurung, about issues around racism towards the Asian community in the fashion industry, and the Slaysians initiative he has built aimed at promoting positive change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Individualise yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 32:36


    The prize-winning British menswear designer Bianca Saunders speaks to her creative collaborator, the stylist and publisher Karen Binns, about breaking down preconceptions around menswear design and building a brand with currency and meaning in today's culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Giving clothes history

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 31:15


    Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the actress and British Fashion Council ambassador for positive change, shares stories with her stylist, the “image architect” Law Roach and Laura Brown, editor-in-chief of InStyle. As well as telling the stories behind some of Priyanka's most famous red carpet looks, they talk about the power of heritage and legacy clothing as a sustainable fashion option; the importance of supporting up-and-coming designers; and creating opportunities for South Asian designers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Gender euphoria and allyship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 35:54


    Josh Rivers, creator and host of the podcast Busy Being Black, speaks to journalist Phillip Picardi (formerly CCO at Teen Vogue and founder of .them), fashion designer Charles Jeffrey, and gender non-conforming musician James Potter from the Scottish band Walt Disco about their personal experiences with faith and identity; how they fell in love with fashion; and how individual actions can lead to collective change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The power of perseverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 31:38


    Acclaimed fashion designer Mary Katrantzou talks to Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, editor-in-chief of 10 Magazine, about how their Greek heritage informs their work, overcoming naysayers and enduring through challenging times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Transformation and evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 32:18


    Zinnia Kumar, the model, cultural advisor and writer, talks to London-based designer Kaushik Velendra about overcoming culture shock and systemic discrimination as well as discussing their contribution to an Indian luxury fashion renaissance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Learning to unlearn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 31:39


    Florence Huntington-Whiteley, model and co-founder of CogDis, a creative ethics consultancy, talks with her partner and co-founder, the designer Claire Yurika Davis, and Tori West, editor of independent, queer-led publication Bricks Magazine, about their utopian ideas on the importance of boundaries and mental wellbeing in the workplace and how the fashion industry can adapt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Partnership, not competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 31:24


    Highsnobiety editorial director Christopher Morency speaks to Farfetch founder, chairman and CEO José Neves about the post-pandemic fashion and retail landscape, and how a modern brand can evolve to stay relevant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Fighting for fluidity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 34:41


    Fashion designer Harris Reed speaks to Tim Blanks about dressing without gender boundaries, and how the reaction to the Harry Styles American Vogue cover is an example of how far the dial still needs to move. Reed also shares thoughts on the new wave of creatives leading the fashion industry, as well as how the future of the industry is playing out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    In search of authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 31:59


    Trey Gaskin, the writer, model and podcaster, talks to designer Olubiyi Thomas and stylist and founder of Boy.Brother.Friend, KK Obi, about sustainability, creating authentic publishing, and how the fashion industry can help foster change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How a fashion superbrand is evolving with the times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 29:52


    Tommy Hilfiger talks to Financial Times' Jo Ellison about his brand’s work around inclusivity, equal opportunities and environmental initiatives. He also shares his tips on how to build an enduring fashion business, and his favourite things about London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How to build a career in the fashion industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 31:28


    The American model Tess Holliday speaks to ELLE UK Editor in Chief, Farrah Storr, about her journey overcoming negative attitudes to her appearance in order to realise her dream. The pair also share ideas on how to succeed at your chosen career in fashion and harness the positive power of social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Collective problem-solving and fashion as a platform for change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 32:39


    Friends Julietta Dexter, founder and chief growth and purpose officer at ScienceMagic.Inc, and designer Anya Hindmarch talk about how to build forward-looking, conscious entrepreneurial endeavours and the importance of kindness and sharing values when it comes to solving environmental issues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Futuristic interactions between our bodies, materials and the environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 33:45


    Sustainability advocate Wilson Oryema leads a discussion with Allbirds sustainability manager Hana Kajimura, fashion designer Phoebe English and fashion designer and textile researcher Rosie Broadhead, on the danger of toxic chemicals on our skin, experimenting with live bacteria, creating the lowest carbon shoe imaginable and making natural dyes from locally-sourced avocado stones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Environmental mindfulness and the tools for change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 32:47


    Gabriela Hearst, the creative director of her namesake brand and newly-appointed creative director at Chloé, speaks to journalist and contributing editor at British Vogue, Ellie Pithers about her pioneering environmental initiatives in sustainable luxury and circular fashion, and shares what it was like dressing First Lady Jill Biden for the inauguration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The spirit of British fashion, community and craftsmanship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 31:44


    Stylist Amanda Harlech and designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE spend the evening sharing stories and discussing everything from the value of the British craft industry and forward-looking solutions for designers to their favourite decade in fashion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tracking the impact of politics on fashion and culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 33:15


    Hoor Al Qasimi, creative director of Qasimi and president and director of Sharjah Art Foundation, speaks to her friend John Akomfrah CBE, the artist and film-maker, about social responsibility in art and culture, and how it can relate to fashion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Sharing brand values through creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 31:05


    Rosh Mahtani, the designer of jewellery brand Alighieri, and Supriya Lele, designer of the eponymous clothing label, speak to Gianluca Longo, style editor at British Vogue, about how personal history shapes their approach to design and their efforts to express brand values through their work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Community building and finding a voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 32:23


    Irish designer Richard Malone speaks to Nell Kalonji, the stylist and senior fashion editor-at-large for AnOther Magazine, and Berni Yates, the fashion and textiles lecturer, about how aspiring fashion students can get started and find a voice, regardless of their financial situation or upbringing. Focusing on the importance of community and friendship, they share their own stories of overcoming financial and emotional obstacles on the path to professional fulfilment and share advice on how others can do the same. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Being a force for positive environmental change in fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 39:14


    Stella McCartney OBE has a powerful, passionate message for young people working in fashion today. This episode explores Stella’s own creativity, activism and the iconic brand that has pioneered sustainability in fashion for the past 20 years. In a heartfelt discussion with the journalist Alex Fury, she shares stories from her personal experience about her upbringing and how her family encouraged her interests; her adventures as an apprentice in Paris and London; how she coped with bias and stuck to her beliefs; and the innovative tech and engineering companies she’s working with in her continued efforts to challenge the status quo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What’s Next for Music and Style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 29:26


    Tiffany Calver, DJ and Radio Host, talks to Stylist Leah Abbott and Musician Jimothy Lacoste about what influenced their fashion choices growing up, how 2020 has changed the relationship between music and style, and the new music emerging from across the UK that they’re most excited about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Breaking Boundaries in the Fashion Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 34:27


    At a time of momentous change, the Photographer and Filmmaker Campbell Addy sits down for a conversation with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Fashion Director of Garage Magazine, addressing the importance of mentors, keeping your ego in check, and the power of the collaborative spirit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Evolution of Fashion and Street Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 32:22


    Alastair McKimm, editor in chief and creative director of i-D magazine, talks to Evan Mock, the Hawaiian skater and surfer, and Jordan Vickors, the British DJ and stylist, about how their shared love of surfing, music and skate culture led to an interest in fashion, as well as how British street style culture in general influences fashion on a global scale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Waking up to Racism in the Fashion Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 24:23


    Elgar Johnson, Fashion Director at GQ Style, leads a discussion with Priya Ahluwalia, Designer of the label Ahluwalia, and Gary Armstrong, Senior Fashion Editor at GQ Style, relating from personal experience how racism manifests in the British fashion industry, and how to implement effective change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What Now For The Fashion Student?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 28:37


    Charles Jeffrey, founder of the fashion label Loverboy, is joined on the podcast by fellow designer Matty Bovan and their former tutor, MA course leader at Central Saint Martins, Fabio Piras, to examine how fashion education has changed since lockdown and to identify some surprising new creative opportunities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Finding a Voice Through Fashion Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 40:14


    Caroline Issa, co-owner and Fashion Director of Tank Magazine, talks to British menswear designer Paria Farzaneh, to discuss how her Iranian heritage imbues her designs. As well as recalling her own uncompromising path to becoming a designer, she talks about how others can follow their own dreams by staying true to their vision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Fashion, Tech and Positive Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 30:54


    June Sarpong, the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, talks to former Porter Magazine Editor Lucy Yeomans about her pioneering fashion gaming app Drest. Having worked at the intersection of fashion and tech since her tenure at the helm of Porter Magazine, Lucy talks about how tech and fashion can work together to promote positive changes in the industry, and how her own journey as a fashion creative has taught her that fashion is not just about being well-dressed, but about having a voice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Diversity and Change in the Fashion Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 41:08


    Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, talks to Bethann Hardison, the pioneering fashion advocate, former model and agent best known for her work creating change within the fashion industry as it relates to diversity. As well as recalling stories from Bethann’s own experience as a black model, they discuss how fashion brands are responding to the current political climate, and the positive steps many of them are taking towards change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Fashion, Football and Creative Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 46:26


    Catherine Hayward, Fashion Director of Esquire UK, meets Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin to talk about veganism, photography and meditation, and how he developed a love of fashion. They discuss how he has overcome prejudice and bullying in his career, and how he believes fashion and sport can unite to support diversity and push boundaries even further.This episode was recorded on 5th June. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    British Fashion, Music and Brand Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 45:04


    Recorded on the 27th May, Dylan Jones, BFC Menswear Chair and Editor-in-Chief of British GQ , talks to the musician and British Fashion Council Ambassador Tinie Tempah about the relationship between fashion and music and the entrepreneurial spirit required to build a clothing brand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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